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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,941.85, 4,059.72 and 1,615.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,941.85, 4,059.72 and 1,615.52 is: 2,229.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,941.85 : 4,059.72 = 1,615.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,941.85/4,059.72 = 1,615.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,941.85x = 4,059.72 × 1,615.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,941.85x = 6,558,569.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,558,569.00/2,941.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,229.40

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